The forest clearing grew silent as Aria's words settled over the group. The gravity of their mission weighed heavily on everyone's mind. Jace took a deep breath and nodded, understanding the importance of unity and focus.
"You're right, Aria," Jace said, his voice steady. "We need to be ready for whatever the Order of the Twilight Serpent might throw at us."
Gareth stepped forward, his expression serious. "Before we proceed, it might be helpful to provide some context about the Order. Knowing our enemy is crucial."
Jacin nodded in agreement. "Yes, please. We need to understand who we're dealing with."